Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast.

The New Music Economy Is Coming to Manchester! Aaron Dorn and Nat Cole. # 575

Nov 15, 2025
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Aaron Dorn
Guest
Nat Cole
Featuring Nat Cole, a Bitcoin community advocate focused on art and music, and Aaron Dorn, founder of the New Music Nudge Unit, they dive into the emerging 'new music economy.' They discuss Bitfest, set for November 2025, blending Bitcoin with music and culture. Topics include the Value-for-Value model revolutionizing payments for artists, outreach challenges to mainstream musicians, and innovative tools to help creators earn Bitcoin. Their vision centers on empowering artists to take control of their careers within a decentralized music industry.
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ANECDOTE

Bitfest: Bitcoin Culture Meets Music

  • Daniel Prince and guests promoted Bitfest Manchester as a culture-first Bitcoin event with art, Nostr and music.
  • They encouraged UK Bitcoiners to attend using code BITTEN for a 10% ticket discount.
ANECDOTE

First Bitcoin-Powered Live Show

  • Aaron organized the first Bitcoin-powered live show in Westcliffe and streamed it across Bitcoin-native platforms.
  • The livestream raised 500k sats (£400) which went directly to the artists, not the venue or middlemen.
INSIGHT

Bitcoin Creates A New Music Economy

  • The 'New Music Economy' reframes artists as direct participants, not passive pieces in a fiat system.
  • Changing the payment rails to Bitcoin creates a structurally different economy for music distribution and fan interaction.
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